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  • Page 1 H A N D B O O K...
  • Page 2 THE STORY OF ARENDAL FOR UNBOXING INSTRUCTIONS 1528 SERIES SCAN QR: PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY HOW TO CONNECT PLACEMENT & SETUP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY...
  • Page 5 The year 1528 marked a signifi cant chapter in Arendal’s storied past, a time when the town’s name fi rst appeared in toll papers linked to the booming timber trade. This trade, driven by the rich forests of Norway, would lay the foundation for a legacy of craftsmanship and excellence that endures to this day.
  • Page 7 This new trade required a natural harbor where timber could be stored and managed—a role perfectly suited to Arendal. Arendal’s natural harbor became a bustling hub, a place where timber was gathered, controlled, and eventually shipped to eager customers across Europe. The city’s name, “Arendell, ”...
  • Page 8 The 1528 Series is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern homes, with ahigh- The 1528 Series is not just a product; it is a movement. end fi nish and bespoke color options that add a touch of A movement against overpriced products delivering elegance to any space.
  • Page 10 BASALT POLAR...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Our high-end flagship speaker designed to set new standards in sound quality. Engineered with bespoke drivers— including a 28mm Lithium-Magnesium tweeter, 5” Carbon-Graphene midrange, and four 8” Aluminium bass drivers—it delivers unparalleled clarity, deep bass, and a wide dynamic range. Featuring adjustable frequency controls, sealed and ported modes, and an acoustically time-aligned driver baffle, the 1528 Tower 8 ensures precise, distortion-free sound.
  • Page 12 BASALT POLAR...
  • Page 13 SPECIFICATIONS High end Tower performance in a smaller form factor, delivering high output, deep bass, and low distortion. Equipped with a 28mm Lithium-Magnesium tweeter, 5” Carbon-Graphene midrange, and dual 8” Aluminium bass drivers, it offers clear, dynamic sound with wide off-axis response. With adjustable frequency controls, sealed and ported modes, and an acoustically time-aligned driver baffle, the 1528 Monitor 8 ensures precise, tailored sound.
  • Page 14 BASALT POLAR...
  • Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS The 1528 Bookshelf 8 is a powerful speaker designed to deliver high-end sound in a smaller form factor. Featuring a 28mm Lithium-Magnesium tweeter, 5” Carbon-Graphene midrange, and an 8” Aluminium bass driver, it offers exceptional clarity, deep bass extension, and low distortion. With adjustable high and mid frequencies, sealed and ported modes, and acoustically time-aligned drivers, the 1528 Bookshelf 8 provides precise, custom-tailored sound.
  • Page 16 BASALT POLAR...
  • Page 17 SPECIFICATIONS The 1528 Slim 8 is our the most versatile speaker in the 1528 range. With a shallow depth of just 19.8 cm and a sealed enclosure, it fits seamlessly into any setup—whether as a stereo or surround speaker, center channel, height speaker, or even placed on a TV low board.
  • Page 18 BASALT POLAR...
  • Page 19 SPECIFICATIONS The pinnacle of high-end center speakers. With the same configuration as the 1528 Tower 8, it is the perfect timbre-matched centerpiece for any high-performance system. Featuring a 28mm Lithium-Magnesium tweeter, 5” Carbon-Graphene midrange, and four 8” Aluminium bass drivers, it delivers high output, deep bass extension, and low distortion with a wide dynamic range.
  • Page 20 BASALT POLAR...
  • Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS The 1528 Center 8, the smaller yet still substantial counterpart to the Center+ 8. Built with the same configuration as the 1528 Monitor 8, it is the perfect timbre-matched center speaker for any setup, including the Tower 8, Monitor 8, Bookshelf 8, and Slim 8.
  • Page 23 PREMIUM BUILD QUALITY The 1528 series of speakers epitomizes high-end craftsmanship and build quality. Each speaker is housed in a custom cabinet featuring a unique compound curve—curved on two axes—for a sophisticated look and enhanced acoustics. The curved, decoupled front baffl e is incredibly thick, aligning the drivers in time for a more coherent and immersive soundstage.
  • Page 24 Tweeter/Waveguide At the heart of all 1528 Series speakers is a sophisticated 3-way design, featuring a custom 28mm Lithium-Magnesium tweeter, offering unparalleled detail and dynamics, housed within a controlled directivity waveguide which ensures that high frequencies are not only stunningly...
  • Page 25 Midrange The 5” Carbon-Graphene midrange driver further enhances this experience, providing exceptional accuracy and minimal distortion. It delivers rich, natural sound that seamlessly blends with the crisp highs, making every note, dialogue, and musical detail come alive with incredible realism.
  • Page 26 Bass drivers Complementing the tweeter/midrange combo are our custom 8” aluminum long-throw bass drivers, each with inverted surrounds and a prism ridge structure for added stiffness. These drivers produce deep, impactful bass that you can feel as much as hear. They are all housed within a robust, acoustically optimized cabinet.
  • Page 27 Speaker Terminal The input terminals on the 1528 speakers are designed for both performance and fl exibility. They feature custom rhodium- plated copper bi-wire binding posts, ensuring superior conductivity and durability for high-quality audio signals. The level adjustment system allows you to fi ne-tune the speaker’s response to your room’s acoustics and preferences, with integrated jumpers for the tweeter...
  • Page 28 Puck Pro Welcome to the next level of acoustic performance with the Puck Pro, the ultimate upgrade for your 1528 Tower 8. Designed to surpass the standard Puck+, the Puck Pro offers superior decoupling and isolation from the fl oor, enhancing clarity and expanding the soundstage like never before.
  • Page 29 Floor Sliders To make setup as easy as possible we include two types of fl oor sliders with our 1528 Tower 8. One is for hard surfaces like wooden fl oors, tiles, stone, PVC, and laminate, with a felt type material bottom and the other one is for carpets with a plastic bottom for easy maneuverability of the speaker.

  • Page 31: How To Connect

    HOW TO CONNECT...
  • Page 32 Single-Wire This is the most commonly used connecting method and the one we recommend. You connect your single wiring cable from your amp to one pair of the binding posts on the speaker. Make sure the jumpers are tight and secure. AMPLIFIER SPEAKER OUTPUT...
  • Page 33 Bi-Wire For Bi-Wiring you need to remove the jumpers between the 4 binding posts. The two ends on the speaker side merge into one end on the amplifi er side. Be aware of the correct polarity. REMOVE AMPLIFIER SPEAKER OUTPUT...
  • Page 34 Bi-Amping Bi-Amping uses two individual amplifi ers. One amplifi er for the tweeter and midrange section (MID-HF) and one amplifi er for the bass (LOW). You need to remove the jumpers between the 4 binding posts, and connect the amplifi ers with a single wire cable each. Please note that both amplifi ers should be gain matched, so you have the correct balance between the two frequency sections.

  • Page 35: Placement And Setup

    PLACEMENT AND SETUP - SPEAKERS The placement of your speakers and the acoustics of your room have the biggest impact on the sound quality you’ll experience. Whether you’re setting up a HiFi stereo system or a home theater, getting the placement right is essential—no EQ or high-end processor can compensate for poor positioning.
  • Page 36 Distance to walls Since every room is different and personal preferences The controlled directivity design of our 1528 speakers vary, we suggest experimenting with distances to fi nd makes them easier to integrate into most rooms, as both what sounds best for you. For the 1528 Tower 8, we’ve direct and refl ected sound maintain the same signature.
  • Page 37 Sealed/Ported mode All speakers in the 1528 Line (except for the sealed Slim 8 model) come with plugs for the bass-refl ex port. If your placement options are limited and you need to position the speaker near a wall or in a corner, sealing the port can help balance the sound by reducing low-end output.
  • Page 38 Listening distance While physics dictates that there is only one optimal The standout feature of the 1528 Series is its compound listening distance where the drivers converge perfectly—4 curve front baffl e, designed to align all the individual meters from the front baffl e—you’ll still experience drivers so that sound reaches the listener’s ears...
  • Page 39 Listening height As a reference, the optimal listening height for the 1528 Listening height is just as crucial as listening distance. Tower 8 is 98cm (38.6 in) at a 4-meter distance. Avoid Ideally, the speaker’s acoustic center, located between the positioning the speakers too high or too low, as this can tweeter and midrange drivers, should be angled towards result in an unclear sound, particularly in the vocal range.
  • Page 40 Toe-in The more you angle the speakers toward the listener, the Toe-in is a highly personalized aspect of speaker setup, more direct and focused the sound becomes, particularly and we strongly recommend experimenting with it, as enhancing the center image. it signifi cantly infl uences the sound.
  • Page 41 Level Adjustment We’ve introduced a new feature to the 1528 Series that simplifi es achieving the perfect sound balance. The level adjustment jumpers on the back of the 1528 Tower 8, Monitor 8, and Bookshelf 8 allows you to adjust...
  • Page 42 Surround specifi c setup tips With the constant evolution of formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS-X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D, placing surround speakers has become increasingly complex. Numerous variables and confi gurations require precise positioning, and covering all of them is beyond the scope of this guide. Our primary advice is to follow the specifi c recommendations of the surround format you’re using.
  • Page 44 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Read these instructions. • Check that there are no cables under the carpet that • Keep these instructions. may be damaged by the spike/cone feet. Do not walk • Heed all warnings. the product on the spike feet as this may cause them •...
  • Page 45 • For continued protection against fi re hazard, use • WARNING: This product is capable of producing fuses only of the correct type and rating. Mains fuses very high sound pressure levels. Please exercise are located inside the appliance as well as on its restraint in its operation to prevent hearing damage.
  • Page 46 SICHERHEITSANWEISUNGEN • Lesen Sie diese Anweisungen. • Stellen Sie sicher, dass keine Kabel unter dem • Bitte diese Anweisungen aufbewahren. Teppich durch die Gerätefüße beschädigt werden. • Folgen Sie diese Anweisungen. Bewegen Sie das Produkt nicht auf die Gerätefüße, • Bitte alle Warnungen beachten.
  • Page 47 SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER • Les disse instruksjonene. • Ikke plasser dette produktet på ustabilt stativ, tripod, • Ta vare på disse instruksjonene. brakett eller bord. Produktet kan falle og forårsake • Vær oppmerksom på alle advarsler. seriøs skade. Montering av produktet skal følge •...

  • Page 48: Instrucciones De Seguridad

    INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD • Lea estas instrucciones. • Remita el equipo a personal cualifi cado para • Guarde estas instrucciones. cualquier reparación. Una reparación será necesaria • Siga todas las advertencias. en caso de cualquier daño, como por ejemplo en •...

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Arendal Sound team. We will only ask you to do very simple steps to fi x the products When sending the product back to us it is important that and you do not need any servicing experience at all.

This manual is also suitable for:

1528 tower 81528 monitor 81528 bookshelf 81528 slim 81528 center+ 8

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